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CovingtonTN
A town of 8,587. Healthier than 97% of U.S. towns.
Photo: Carl Wycoff from Nevada, USA · CC BY 2.0
Population
8,587
−4.1% since 2010
Typical home
$210K
+3% in a year
Household income
$42K
median
Median age
40.3
years
Jobs based here
7,030
A job hub
What makes Covington stand out
The 3 things Covington does most differently from other towns.
100 U.S. towns● Covington
Health
97% of U.S. towns are healthier
on CDC estimates
Better than TN on 2 measures, worse on 14.
100 U.S. towns● Covington
Safety
Safer than 3%
of U.S. towns we grade
Safety Grade D−. FBI data, crimes reported to police.
$210Ktypical home
Housing
$210K typical home
37% below the TN typical home
Up 3% in a year.
A job hub
Every workday, about 6,023 people come to Covington for work
Where Covington’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
7,030jobs based in Covington
31%of working residents work in town
26 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Covington’s report card
HealthD−Healthier than 3% of U.S. townsSafetyD−Less crime than 3% of U.S. townsHousing$210K37% below the TN typical homeOutdoors7 mi#29 for trails in TNCommute26 miHalf of commuters travel lessSchoolsB+Beats 70% of TN districtsHazards73/100High risk of storm & flood damageClimate90°/31°Summer high · winter low · 2″ snow
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Weather
Forecast →79°
Clear
H 84° · L 54°
Local news
All →- Memphis man sentenced to life in prison for 2021 Covington, TN, homicidelocalmemphis.com · Sep 9
- Man arrested after fleeing police, crashing stolen SUVWREG.com · Jul 16
Upcoming events
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Covington. Another town gets a different order.
Health
Healthier than 3% of U.S. towns
Covington beats the Tennessee average on 2 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 14.
D−Health Grade
26 measures vs. Tennessee
2 better10 too close to call14 worse
| What stands out | Covington | TN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 11.2% | 14.6% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 78.9% | 76.2% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 23.1% | 14.6% |
Baptist Memorial Hospital Tipton
2.7 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental
6th
percentile among TN towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Safety
Less crime per resident than 3% of U.S. towns
Covington reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 97% report less.
D−Safety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Covington10.1
Tennessee5
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Covington23.5
Tennessee16.6
U.S.15.5
3rd
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
5th
percentile among TN towns
86
violent crimes reported in 2025
201
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Housing
A typical Covington home is worth about $210K
The typical Covington home is worth about $210,000, up 3% in a year, 37% below the Tennessee typical home.
$210KZillow home value
Typical home value
Covington$210K
Tennessee$334K
+3%
value change, 1 year
4
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Outdoors
1.2% of Covington is conserved land
6.5 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
#29for trails in TN
1.2%
conserved · 85 of 7,289 acres
6.5 mi
of trails · 0.6 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Shelton Park | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Work & commute
About one in three working residents works right in Covington
About one in 3 of Covington’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Memphis (24%), Jackson (4%) and Ripley (3%). Half commute less than 26 miles.
31%work in town
Where working residents work
In Covington31%
Memphis24%
Jackson4%
Ripley3%
Bartlett2%
26 mi
median commute distance
7,030
jobs based in Covington
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Schools
Covington’s public schools outperform 70% of Tennessee districts
The public schools Covington’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 70% of Tennessee’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
B+School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crestview Elementary | PK–5 | 569 | B− |
| Charger Academy | PK–5 | 528 | C− |
| Crestview Middle School | 6–8 | 482 | C |
| Covington High School | 9–12 | 643 | C |
| Tipton County Alternative Learning Center | K–12 | 85 | D |
| Tipton Christian Academy Private | PK–12 | 438 |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within TN on state tests and graduationAll 6 schools →
Natural hazards
High risk, with earthquakes at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 73% of U.S. communities.
73risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
EarthquakesTornadoesInland flooding
13
paid flood claims since 1991
13
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
Covington has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 90°, a January night drops to 31°, and about 2 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
2″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter33–50°
Spring50–71°
Summer69–89°
Fall51–72°
Nov 4
typical first frost
Mar 27
typical last frost
+0.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Landmarks
7 places in Covington on the National Register of Historic Places.
About Covington
City in Tennessee, United States
Covington is a city in central Tipton County, Tennessee, United States. Covington is the second largest city in and the county seat of Tipton County. The city is located in West Tennessee, 12 mi (19 km) east of the Mississippi River. As of the 2020 census, Covington had a population of 8,663. Located 42 mi (68 km) northeast of Memphis, Covington is part of the Memphis, Tennessee Metropolitan Area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 8,663
- Area
- 12 sq mi
- Elevation
- 335 ft
- ZIP code
- 38019
- Area code
- 901
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